Charges have been laid following a dog attack in Essex.

On January 4, 2026, at approximately 7:03 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of two dogs attacking a dog and its owner on Laird Avenue in Essex.

The victim attended local hospital for assessment. Both owner and dog sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old from Essex, has been charged under the Dog Owners’ Liability Act.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, Windsor.

The Essex County OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind all dog owners to be familiar with the Dog Owners’ Liability Act.

Under this act, the owner of a dog shall exercise reasonable precautions to prevent it from biting or attacking a person or domestic animal; or from behaving in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of the public.

Further, the owner of a dog could be liable if the dog bites or attacks another person or domestic animal.

Please ensure that you can always maintain control of your dog to prevent any potential injuries to others or to the dog itself.